Reflections

Friday, October 6, 2017

Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you, rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.
(Luke 10:16)

These words are addressed to the 72 disciples you are sending ahead, my Jesus, to announce you and to heal the sick. You know that some will reject them, and you have told them to just shake the dust from their feet. Now, you encourage them, informing them that it is you and your Father who will be rejected. And you, my Lord and God, will judge them.

Help me to remember this. You have put me here to do your will. Though I may not understand what my mission is, you will accomplish it in me. If I am rejected for myself, that is of no consequence. If I am rejected because I serve you, I will just move on. Still, I pray for those who resist your Word. In your mercy, you can reach them, perhaps though another disciple. The results are not my concern; it matters only that I seek your will and devote myself to it. Please give me the courage and energy to proceed.

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